Woman's Portrait
- Original dimensions
- 34 x 45 cm
- Museum
- Österreichische Galerie Belvedere
- Year
- 1898
Scene depicted
This pictorial work delicately depicts an elegant woman, whose piercing gaze seems to capture the soul of those who observe her. Her mysterious expression, her manifest sensuality through the golden details and the richness of the patterns, suggest a personal story while leaving room for imagination. Each brushstroke on this painting invites introspection and daydreaming.
Historical context
Year: 1898 |BRK| Museum: Österreichische Galerie Belvedere |BRK| Dimensions: 34 x 45 cm
Place in the artist's career
“Portrait de femme” marks a significant milestone in Klimt's career, a leap towards public recognition. This painting is part of a series of works where he explores the woman as a central subject, alongside “ The Lady in Gold ” and “ The Kiss ”, in which he magnifies and depicts feminine beauty in various facets.
Anecdote
“Beauty is the reflection of the soul,” Klimt might have declared while being inspired by this masterpiece . The story of “Portrait de femme” comes to life on a gentle spring morning, where a soft ray of light dances on the face of an ephemeral muse encountered in a quiet alley in Vienna. This fleeting moment captures the grace and recalls the evocative intensity of this canvas .